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Bilateral Genu Valgum in an Adolescent with Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Lee SP 1 , Chai ST 1 , Loh LT 2 , Ali NM 1

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  • 1 Department of Medicine, Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor, Malaysia
  • 2 Gleneagles Medini, Johor, Malaysia
J ASEAN Fed Endocr Soc, 2020;35(2):220-223.
PMID: 33442194 DOI: 10.15605/jafes.035.02.07

Abstract

Primary hyperparathyroidism in children and adolescents is rare and often symptomatic at presentation. A 15-year-old bo presented with bilateral genu valgum for two years. Biochemical results were consistent with primary hyperparathyroidism Calcium levels normalized two months after removal of a left inferior parathyroid adenoma.

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